Lead Social Worker

2 days ago


Yorkshire and The Humber, United Kingdom Progressive Care UK Limited Full time
Job Profile

Job Title: Lead Social Worker - Team Management
Location: South Yorkshire
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range:£48,401.60 - £53,996.80 pa

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled Lead Social Worker to join our team in South Yorkshire. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the management of social work services, ensuring high-quality assessments and interventions that secure positive outcomes for children and families.

Main Responsibilities
  • Service Leadership
    • Provide strategic direction for social work services, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
    • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices that promote high-quality social work services.
  • Casework Supervision
    • Supervise social workers, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality casework and adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
    • Monitor and evaluate casework, identifying areas for improvement and developing strategies to enhance quality and efficiency.
  • Safeguarding and Risk Management
    • Implement and maintain effective safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the protection of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
    • Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of social work services.
  • Partnership Working
    • Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies, ensuring effective collaboration and coordination of social work services.
    • Represent the organisation in external forums, promoting the value and contribution of social work services.
  • Professional Development
    • Develop and deliver training and development programmes for social workers, enhancing their skills and knowledge in key areas such as assessment, intervention, and risk management.
    • Contribute to the development of organisational policies and procedures, ensuring they are informed by best practice and research evidence.
    Requirements
    • Degree in Social Work and current registration with the relevant regulatory body.
    • Extensive experience in managing social work services, including supervision of staff and oversight of complex cases.
    • Expertise in child and family assessments, safeguarding, and risk management.
    • Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of legal, regulatory, and statutory frameworks in social work practice.
    What We Offer
    • Opportunities to lead and shape social work practices in a dynamic and impactful organisation.
    • A chance to make a significant difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.
    • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
    • A dynamic environment focused on professional growth and innovative practices.


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